Pasco, WA Demographics

A map of Pasco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	46,524	44,350	58.5%	57.5%
White	27,029	27,249	34.0%	35.3%
Multiracial	2,402	2,054	3.0%	2.7%
Black	1,468	1,131	1.8%	1.5%
Asian	1,436	1,565	1.8%	2.0%
Native American/Other	716	759	0.9%	1.0%

Pasco, Washington has an estimated population of 79,575, an increase from the 77,108 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% Hispanic, 34.0% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pasco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pasco is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pasco, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pasco is ranked the 16th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pasco was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pasco's White Population

27,029 residents of Pasco, or 34.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pasco is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Pasco ranks 590th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasco's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pasco's population has decreased from 35.3% to 34.0%.

Pasco is less White than neighboring West Pasco (67.6% White), Kennewick (58.2% White), Finley (63.2% White), Burbank (65.1% White), and Richland (72.2% White).

Pasco's Black Population

1,468 residents of Pasco, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pasco is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Pasco ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasco's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. Black residents' share of Pasco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Pasco is more Black than neighboring West Pasco (0% Black), Finley (0% Black), Burbank (0% Black), and Richland (1% Black). Pasco is less Black than neighboring Kennewick (2.2% Black).

Pasco's Asian Population

1,436 residents of Pasco, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pasco is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Pasco ranks 224th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasco's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Pasco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Pasco is more Asian than neighboring West Pasco (0% Asian), Finley (0% Asian), and Burbank (0.3% Asian). Pasco is less Asian than neighboring Kennewick (2% Asian), and Richland (6.4% Asian).

Pasco's Hispanic Population

46,524 residents of Pasco, or 58.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pasco is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pasco ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasco's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Pasco's population has increased from 57.5% to 58.5%.

Pasco is more Hispanic than neighboring West Pasco (20.4% Hispanic), Kennewick (33% Hispanic), Finley (31.5% Hispanic), Burbank (28.5% Hispanic), and Richland (14.8% Hispanic).

Pasco's Native American/Other Population

716 residents of Pasco, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pasco is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pasco ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pasco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Pasco is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Pasco (0% Native American/Other). Pasco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kennewick (1.2% Native American/Other), Burbank (1.3% Native American/Other), and Richland (1.1% Native American/Other).

Pasco's Multiracial Population

2,402 residents of Pasco, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pasco is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pasco ranks 591st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Pasco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Pasco is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pasco (11.9% Multiracial), Kennewick (3.3% Multiracial), Finley (4.4% Multiracial), Burbank (4.8% Multiracial), and Richland (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.